StateWisconsin

SB 1001: Relating to: the establishment of a family and medical leave insurance program; family leave to care for a family member and for the active duty of a family member; the employers that must allow an employee to take family or medical leave; allowing a local government to adopt ordinances requiring employers to provide leave benefits; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from rule-making procedures; granting rule-making authority; making an appropriation; and providing a penalty. (FE)

LaTonya JohnsonIntroduced

SB 1001 status: Introduced — Fiscal estimate received (updated Jul 8, 2026).

1

What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactHigh impact 90/100

Bill summary

Official

Relating to: the establishment of a family and medical leave insurance program; family leave to care for a family member and for the active duty of a family member; the employers that must allow an employee to take family or medical leave; allowing a local government to adopt ordinances requiring employers to provide l...

Key analysis

Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan20%
Public opinion70%
2

Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • None identified

Risks

  • None identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • Improved workforce stability
  • Higher labor force participation

Risks

  • Increased employer compliance costs
  • Potential new tax or payroll contribution burdens

Society

Positive Outlook
85%

Benefits

  • Enhanced access to paid family leave
  • Better support for caregivers and military families

Risks

  • Possible administrative friction during initial rollout
3

How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Significant regulatory and administrative burden on small businesses

Limitation

Analysis based strictly on bill abstract

4

Where it stands

1

Introduced

Current

Fiscal estimate received

2

Committee

Upcoming
3

Floor

Upcoming
4

Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
5

How it affects your district

Set your location

Add your district to see how this bill may affect your community and who to contact.

6

Take action

Contact your representatives

Let them know how you feel about this bill.

Share your view

Join the discussion and see what others are saying.

Track this bill

Stay updated on progress and changes.